Caravaggio (1571-1610)
Doubting Thomas
oil on canvas, ca.1601-1602
Potsdam, Sanssouci
I am called by faith to investigate my wounds—betrayal, shame, illness, fear, grief, depression—and find therein the Risen Jesus. And I am also called by faith to honor the wounds of others and find therein the Risen Jesus.
Today I will find peace in the presence of the Risen Jesus despite the many wounds of the human family.
Jesus came, although the doors were locked, and stood in their midst and said, “Peace be with you.”
Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands, and bring your hand and put it into my side, and do not be unbelieving, but believe.”
John 20:26a-27
Mary Ann McSweeny 
I love this post and how I needed it. I will think today how the Risen Lord, is in every wound, fear, shame, illness, betrayal, and depression. What a beautiful way to live life, Mary. I think I will start it today. Thanks so much and God Bless, SR
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Thank you for reading, SR. Happy Easter Season!
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I never saw this before– Jesus came even though the doors were locked. I think on that. Thank you. Sending hugs.
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You can’t lock God out. God goes where God wishes.
Thanks for reading.
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